By Sunusi Abdullahi Knais
The Kano State Government has inaugurated an 11-member special taskforce committee to tackle the growing cases of illegal structures and building violations across the state.
Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Farouk Ibrahim, said Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf was concerned over the increasing number of buildings erected without approval or in violation of approved plans, particularly within Kano metropolis.
He said the administration had invested heavily in urban renewal projects, including road construction, drainage systems and environmental beautification aimed at transforming the state capital.
According to him, residents and visitors can clearly see the ongoing transformation under the present administration, stressing that the government remains committed to restoring order and ensuring proper urban planning.
The SSG urged members of the committee to discharge their responsibilities with fairness, sincerity and integrity, noting that they were selected based on competence and credibility.
He added that the government was determined to protect Kano’s master plan and promote sustainable development for future generations.
The committee is chaired by the Director-General of the Kano Geographic Information System (KANGIS), Dr Dalhatu Aliyu Sani, while Mustapha Ibrahim Fagge serves as Secretary and Yusuf Yakubu Ismail as Co-Secretary.
Other members include Alhaji Dayyabu Zubairu Gano, Barrister Ahmad Sunusi, Umar Musa Umar, Abubakar Usman (AU), Dr Zainab Ibrahim Jibril, Sunusi Abdullahi Kofar Naisa, Muzammil Ibrahim Yakasai and Bello Zakari.
Its terms of reference include identifying illegal structures within Kano metropolis, particularly in Nassarawa, Fagge, Tarauni and Kumbotso Local Government Areas, reviewing building approvals issued within the last two years and halting developments that violate approved plans.
Speaking on behalf of the committee, Dr Dalhatu Aliyu Sani thanked the state government for the confidence reposed in members and assured that the taskforce would carry out its assignment diligently and professionally.
